There are 5 ways to get from Arad to Hungary by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Arad to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
4h 1mFt 7,854–8,369Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arad to Budapestbus
4h 31mFt 3,600–7,000Drive 264.1 km
- Drive from Arad to Budapestcar 264.1 km
2h 30mFt 14,995–21,660Bus via Győri út
- Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Budapestbus
4h 59mFt 18,025–24,036Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Arad to Budapest263.4 km
3h 43mFt 3,967
Arad to Hungary by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Hungary is to rideshare which costs 3 967 Ft and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Hungary is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs 15 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arad and arriving at Budapest. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Arad to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Arad and arriving at Deák Ferenc tér via Keleti pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Arad and Hungary is 253 km. The road distance is 264.1 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Hungary without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs 7 500 Ft - 8 500 Ft.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Arad to Hungary, including transfers.
Arad to Hungary bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, depart from Arad station.
Arad to Hungary train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Hungary is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs 7 500 Ft - 8 500 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 3 600 Ft - 7 000 Ft and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Hungary?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Arad to Budapest-Keleti every 2 hours. Tickets cost Ft 7,000–8,000 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, SARVALTEH AUTO operates a bus from Arad to Budapest once daily. Tickets cost Ft 3,600–7,000 and the journey takes 4h 31m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,000–8,000
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Arad to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,600–7,000
- Website
- SVS
- Phone
- 0040263701919
- [email protected]
- Website
- latinoexpres.ro
Bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 17,000–24,000
- Schedules at
- latinoexpres.ro
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Arad to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,967
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Arad to Hungary bus services, operated by SARVALTEH AUTO, arrive at Budapest station.
Hungary is 1h behind Arad. It is currently 5:32 PM in Arad and 4:32 PM in Hungary.
Arad to Hungary train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Hungary is 264 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Arad to Hungary.
There are 6408+ hotels available in Hungary.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Arad and Hungary. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.